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How far is Moscow from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 5211 miles / 8387 kilometers / 4528 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Moscow

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Moscow. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5211.301 miles
  • 8386.775 kilometers
  • 4528.496 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5195.338 miles
  • 8361.086 kilometers
  • 4514.626 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Moscow generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E